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Compared to other cells in your body, neurons have unique characteristics that allow them to communicate. There are additional cells in your brain, called glia, that do not transmit signals but play very important supporting roles. Scientists have developed a variety of techniques to study these different types of brain cells to understand how they work.
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Center for Brain Injury and Repair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Jeff Lichtman, Harvard University
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Jeff Lichtman, Harvard University
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Alicia Case, Loyola University Chicago
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Center for Brain Injury and Repair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Jeff Lichtman, Harvard University
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Center for Brain Injury and Repair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Center for Brain Injury and Repair, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Femke de Vrij, Nilhan Gunhanlar, Laboratory of Steven Kushner, Erasmus Medical Center
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Femke de Vrij, Nilhan Gunhanlar, Laboratory of Steven Kushner, Erasmus Medical Center